Democracies are known to have better economic development outcomes over the longer run. However, it is not clear whether giving
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DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MINORITIES – ETHNIC, RELIGIOUS, LINGUISTIC
Do democracies discriminate less against minorities as compared to non-democracies? How does the dominance of an ethnic group affect discrimination
Continue readingGROWTH OF WELFARE: BAN ON CORRUPTION & LEAKAGES
A discussion of the association between corruption in economies and leakage through illicit outward flows – with important implications for welfare
Continue readingREGIONALIST PARTY REPRESENTATION AND TRIBAL INSECURITY
Observers have long been ambivalent about regionalism as a principle underlying the organisation of politics. Analysing data from India, this
Continue readingAGRICULTURAL REFORMS
As the farmers’ protests continue, Barun Mitra outlines some of the key issues that could help understand the current political
Continue readingCONTEXT OF THE 2021-22 BUDGET
Discussing agriculture, procurement, and food security in the context of the 2021-22 Budget, Hussain and Mohapatra contend that reforms affecting
Continue readingGENDER RESPONSIVE BUDGETING
The state of Bihar was one of the early starters on Gender Responsive Budgeting in India, having published its first
Continue readingCAST INFLUENCE – BEHAVIOUR & PERSONALITY
While numerous studies have examined gaps in health and educational outcomes across castes, there is little evidence on caste gaps
Continue readingA CASE STUDY: ON GENDER NORMS AND COMPETITIVENESS
The under-representation of women in leadership positions is often attributed to systematic gender differences in the inclination to compete. Do
Continue readingWOMEN EMPLOYMENT IN INDIA- LOWER ENTRY AND HIGHER EXIT RATES
While India’s low female labour force participation has been studied extensively in the recent literature, an aspect that has received
Continue readingPRE-SCHOOLLING- GENDER SOCIALIZATION- PANACEA FOR ALL STEREOTYPE
As women, we may have a fascination for pink and orange over blue. After years of working in the social
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